February 20, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
It's been a great week to be a Colt!
⭐ STUDENTS OF THE WEEK ⭐
Jakobi Herbert (6th Grade)
"Jakobi has amazing self-advocation when he's missed days and does an awesome job jumping back into things!" - Ms. Anania
Dee Anna Bouling (7th Grade)
"Dee always greets me with the lovely smile! She is always willing to help peers and staff in anyway possible. Her bubbly personality is contagious." - Ms. Barringer
Allie D'Amico & Abigail Galloway (8th Grade)
"When asked by Coach Megan to help assist in an emergency during XC ski practice, they didn't hesitant to grab their gear and lend a hand!" - Coach Jessalyn
🎉 It's Yearbook Time! 🎉
Families can also send in photos if they have any from sports, field trips, etc. by sending them to this email: submit+GMSyrbk@edophotos.com.
If you have any questions, please email: cyr_rebecca@asdk12.org.
🏅 Track & Field Registration - OPEN! 🏅
Starting Monday, February 23rd, we will begin collecting registration forms for Track & Field!
What is Needed:
Sports Fee ($110) - This fee can be found in the "Online Payments" drop-down menu in ParentConnect. If you have already paid for two other sports/activities, this fee will be free!
Activity Bus Form - If you live on JBER, we offer a bus that will transport students back to base after practice, Monday through Friday. The Activity Bus drops students off around 6:30pm at the Two Rivers Youth Center.
All paperwork can be turned into the Front Office or emailed to harmon_mary@asdk12.org.
*The first day of Track & Field practice will be Monday, March 16th!*
🐎 Mustang Roundup 🐎
🐺 ERHS 8th Grade Night 🐺
💙 Counselor Corner 💙
Moving from Alaska and Need to Pre-Register Your Student? ✈️
Here is the link to request a copy of official school records. Once you click on the link, is a place for parents and a place for inbound schools to use for the request. It is FERPA and HIPPA complainant!
Save The Date(s):
2/24 - XC-Ski Meet, Service High School, 6:00pm
2/26 - XC-Ski Meet, Kincaid Park, 6:00pm
2/27 - No School for Students!
3/2 - Band Concert, TBD
3/3 - Orchestra Concert, TBD
3/3 - 8th Grade Chugiak Visit
3/3 - Coffee & Conversation, Gruening Library, 2:00pm
3/6 - No School for Students!
Spring Break: Friday, March 6th - Friday, March 13th
Sport Practices:
XC-Ski: Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:45pm
Debate: Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00am, Thursdays, 4:15-5:45pm
Activity Schedule:
Homework Help: Monday-Thursday, 4:15-5:45pm
D&D: Mondays, 4:15-4:45pm
Jazz Band: Tuesday-Friday, 8:30-9:15am
Yearbook: Every other Thursday from 4:15-5:45pm (Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2 & 9)
Have a Great Weekend! 🐎
Looking to Volunteer at Gruening?
Any adults looking to volunteer at Gruening must go through the Volunteer Application process.
*This process must be completed for each school you are wanting to volunteer at. For more questions, email patterson_elizabeth@asdk12.org.